# Chapter 106 explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

This chapter is a hymn of praise to the Holy Trinity—God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It celebrates the eternal nature of this praise, which was sung by angels at the beginning of time and will be sung by humanity for all eternity.

## Themes in this chapter

### Grace and Unmerited Favor

The hymn emphasizes that Jesus died for sinners, highlighting the unmerited grace of God.

### Hope of Heaven and Eternal Life

The promise of praise through 'vast eternity's long years' points to the hope of eternal life with God.

## Character check-ins

### God

The Father is praised for His name and glory.

### Jesus Christ

Jesus is praised for dying for sinners.

### The Holy Spirit

The Spirit is praised for sanctifying our souls.

### Angels

Angels sang God's praise at the beginning of time.

### The Saints

Humanity, represented by the saints, will sing God's praise for eternity.

## Key lines

> I Glory to God the Father’s name, To Jesus, who for sinners died; The Holy Spirit claims the same, By whom our souls are sanctified.

I give glory to God the Father, to Jesus who died for sinners, and to the Holy Spirit who makes our souls holy.

_This opening stanza declares praise to each person of the Trinity, acknowledging their distinct roles in salvation._

> Thy praise was sung when time began, By angels, through the starry spheres And shall, as now, be sung by man Through vast eternity’s long years.

Your praise was sung by angels at the dawn of creation, and it will be sung by humanity forever, just as it is now.

_This stanza emphasizes the eternal nature of worship, connecting the praise of angels at creation with the eternal praise of redeemed humanity._

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